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-----The exchange of oxygen and nutrients for waste products of metabolism occurs at the cellular level in the:

Cappillaries

-----Contraction of the right ventricle causes

blood to flow into the pulmonary circulation

-----As bronchus divides into smaller bronchioles, the terminal ends of the smaller passages form the

alveoli

-----And infant or small childs airway can be occluded if it is overextended or overflexed because

the occiput is proportionately large and the trachea is flexible

An intoxicated 40y/o male is found lying face down. how would you document his body's position?

prone

Aggressive ambulance driving may have a negative effect on the other motorists

It may not allow for their reaction time to respond to your vehicle

-----The leaf-shaped flap of tissue that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing is called the

epiglottis

-----with increasing age, the heart must work harder to move the blood effectively because

the blood vessels become stiff

-----Which of the following statements regarding psychosocial development in the adolescent age group is correct? A)Antisocial behavior and peer pressure peak around 14 to 16 years of age B)Because they think rationally, adolescents are at the lowest risk for suicide C)Family conflict decreases as the adolescent gains control of his or her life D)Adolescents are less fixated on their public image than younger children

A

A critical aspect of the rapid extrication technique is to

Maintain stabilization of the spine at all times

-----The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the

pulmonary veins

Hydroplaning of the ambulance on the wet roads would MOST likely occur at speeds greater than ______MPH

30

-----Which of the following describes the Moro Reflex

THe neonate opens his arem wide, spreads his or her fingers, and seems to grasp at something after being startled

-----Dead space in the portion of the respiratory system that

contains no aveoli and doesn't participate in the gas exchange

-----The primary organ responsible for absorption of products of digestion is the

small intstine

Put in order how the blood flows through the heart starting with the vessels leading into the heart from the body and ending with the vesels that lead to the body

-----THe bones of the forearm are called the

radius and ulna

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a

distal humerus fracture

in contrast to typical wheeled ambulance stretchers, features of a bariatric stretcher include

increased stability due to wider wheelbase

-----The axial skeleton is composed of the

skull,face,thorax,and vertebral column

-----The electrical impulse of the heart normally begins at the

Antrioventricular node

-----The air you breath is ____ oxygen and the air you exhale is ________ oxygen

21% and 16%

-----Cardiac output (CO) is affected by

Stroke volume and heart rate CO(70-80mL)= HR*SV

The most appropriate carrying device to use moving a patient across rough or uneven terrain is the

basket stretcher

-----The brain connects to the spinal cord through a large opening at the base of the skull called the

foramen magnum

-----each pelvic bone is formed by the fusion of the

ilium, pubis, and sacrum

As soon as you leave the hosputal and are en route back to the station, you should inform the dispatcher

whether you are back in servie

in order to facilitate a safe and coordinated moe, the team leader should

use preparatory commands to initiate and moves

-----Breathing is often more labor intensice is older adults because the

elasticity of the lungs decreases

-----the firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx is called

cricoid carilage

the FIRST rile of safe lifting is to

Keep your back in a slightly curved position

To minimize the risk of injuring yourself when lifting or moving a patient, you should

Keep the weight as close to your body as possible

-----Signs of adequate breathing in the adult include all of the following, EXCEPT A)a reduction in tidal volume. B)respirations of 20 breaths/min. C)bilaterally clear breath sounds. D) rhythmic inhalation and exhalation

A

-----Tidal Volume

The amount of air that is moved in or out of the lungs during one breath

-----A person's bones would become brittle if he or she was deficient in:

calcium.

While using lights and siren, most state laws permit an ambulance to: Answer

????

-----The heart muscle is called the

Myocardium

-----The backup system of respiratory control, which is based on low concentrations of oxygen in the blood, is called the:

Hypoxic drive

-----The ___________ portion of the spinal column is joined to the iliac bones of the pelvis.

Sacrum

-----A patient has a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg. The “130” represents:

Atrial Contraction: Systolic

THe proper technique for the power grip is to

lift with palms up

As you and your partner are carrying a stable patient down a flight of stairs in a stair chair, you feel a sudden, sharp pain in your lower back. You should:

stop the move and request additional lifting assistance

-----The bones that comprise the fingers and toes are called:

phalanges

-----The central nervous system is composed of the

brain and spinal cord

-----Anterior to the knee is a specialized bone called the

Patella

-----The primary function of the right atrium is to

receive blood from the vena cave

It is 10:30 PM and you have requested air medical transport for a critically injured patient. When you arrive at the designated landing zone, you should:

survey the area for power lines or other hazards.

-----THe diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract during

inhalation

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomicall these injuries would be described as being

Bilateral

-----stimulation of the alpha-adrenergic receptors is

constriction of the blood vessels

-----which of the following is an anatomic difference between children and adults

an infant's tongue is proportionately larger then an adult's

-----A by-product of involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation is

heat

-----hemoglobin is a molecule that attaches to ______ and carries oxygen

erythrocytes

-----Deoxygenated blood from the abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities is returning to the right atrium via the:

inferior vena cave

-----the amaount of air the remains in the lungs simply to keep them open is called

residual volume

-----The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of

9-18 months

In which of the following situations is an emergency patient move indicated?

The EMT is unable to protect the patient from scene hazards

THe use of lights and siren on an ambulance:

signifies a request for the other drivers to yield the right of way

common activities that occur while you and your partner are en route to the scene of an emergency call include all of the following EXCEPT: A)assigning tasks to each member of the response team. B)obtaining additional information from the dispatcher. C)apprising the medical director of the nature of the call. D) fastening your seatbelts before the ambulance departs.

C

-----Breathing occurs as the result of a(n):

increase in carbon dioxide, which decreases the pH of the CSF.

-----Match the number of bones with the part of the spine that the number correlates with